Navy Rum Color Palette
#3A2A1E · #6E5434 · #B89868 · #140E06
Use #3A2A1E as the background. Use #6E5434 as the primary accent. Use #B89868 as secondary. Use #140E06 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Navy Rum — bold, nautical, historic.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Navy Rum color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).
| Swatch | Design Role | HEX | RGB | CMYK | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Luminance: 2.6% | 58, 42, 30 | 0%, 28%, 48%, 77% | 26°, 32%, 17% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 9.9% | 110, 84, 52 | 0%, 24%, 53%, 57% | 33°, 36%, 32% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 33.6% | 184, 152, 104 | 0%, 17%, 43%, 28% | 36°, 36%, 56% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.5% | 20, 14, 6 | 0%, 30%, 70%, 92% | 34°, 54%, 5% |
Navy Rum Tints & Shades
Hover states, borders and elevation need lighter and darker steps of your base colors. Here are computed tints and shades for every color in the Navy Rum palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Navy Rum Palette Contrast Matrix (WCAG 2.1)
Every color tested as text on every other color as background. Body copy needs 4.5:1 (AA), large text and UI components 3:1. AAA requires 7:1.
| Text on Background | Preview | Ratio | Grade | Safe For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #140E06 on #B89868 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.06:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #B89868 on #140E06 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.06:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #B89868 on #3A2A1E |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.05:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #3A2A1E on #B89868 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.05:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #140E06 on #6E5434 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.72:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #6E5434 on #140E06 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.72:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B89868 on #6E5434 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.59:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #6E5434 on #B89868 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.59:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #6E5434 on #3A2A1E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.95:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #3A2A1E on #6E5434 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.95:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #140E06 on #3A2A1E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.40:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #3A2A1E on #140E06 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.40:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Navy Rum palette is built using a analogous relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Navy Rum
Need a fifth color? These three companions are computed from the palette's own hue positions on the color wheel, so they extend the scheme without breaking its harmony.
directly opposite #6E5434 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #6E5434 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Navy Rum Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #6E5434 for small UI elements on #3A2A1E — at 1.9:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #140E06 on #3A2A1E — 1.4:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Don't use #B89868 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Navy Rum Color Scheme
To use this Navy Rum color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.
Option 1: CSS Variables
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'} Web Design Tip
Use #3A2A1E for the main background and #6E5434 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #140E06 and #3A2A1E is 1.40:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Navy Rum Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Navy Rum color palette?
The Navy Rum palette contains #3A2A1E, #6E5434, #B89868, #140E06. Click any swatch on this page to copy its value, or export all four at once as CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS or a Figma-ready list.
Is the Navy Rum color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #140E06 on #B89868 reaches 7.1:1 (AAA). For body text always keep a 4.5:1 ratio and for large UI elements 3:1 — the full contrast matrix above shows the exact score for every color-on-color combination in this palette.
What colors go well with the Navy Rum palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #395679, #65673C, #EFEDEC extend it naturally: the complementary hue for high-energy accents, an analogous neighbor for calm transitions, and a tinted neutral for surfaces. All three are computed from this palette's hues on the color wheel.
What mood does the Navy Rum palette create?
Navy Rum reads as bold, nautical, historic. Gently saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated orange — a combination that works best when the deep base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Navy Rum color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Navy Rum palette is free for personal, client and commercial work — websites, branding, apps, print and social content, with no attribution required.
How do I add the Navy Rum palette to Tailwind or CSS?
Use the export panel on this page: CSS variables, a Tailwind config block, SCSS variables, or a Figma copy list are generated from Navy Rum's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.